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KY-433 over Taylors Fork

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Washington County, Kentucky · 2.75MI. SE JCT Ky 53 · Structure no. 115B00059N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-433 over Taylors Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-433 over Taylors Fork in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-433
CrossesTaylors Fork
Location2.75MI. SE JCT Ky 53
RouteState Highway 433
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77806, -85.09972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-433 over Taylors Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-433 over Taylors Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-433 over Taylors Fork carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-433 over Taylors Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-433 over Taylors Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.